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South City Kitchen Midtown, Atlanta, GA

South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7
4.7
7046 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 72 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (404) 873-7358
  • Website
    https://www.southcitykitchen.com/midtown-hours-and-location/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Spotkill
  • Catering
    South City Kitchen Midtown is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants, which also owns Bold Catering & Design. For more information on catering, please visit bold-events.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrating over 20 years as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen Midtown specializes in contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248
  • Location
    1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    14th Street
  • Parking details
    Immediately adjacent to South City Kitchen is a new 900 space parking deck. There are several other street lots within 1 block of the restaurant as well as street parking.
  • Public transit
    MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

First Flavors

  • PIMENTO CHEESEUS$10.00

    our b&b pickles, celery, benne seed crackers

    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOESUS$13.00

      goat cheese, red pepper coulis

      • SPICED CAULIFLOWERUS$15.00

        bbq'd peanuts, green tomato chow chow

        • PEI MUSSELS*US$16.00

          andouille sausage, white wine-fennel broth, tomato, baguette

          • SCK CRABCAKE*US$23.00

            watercress, pickled vegetables, harissa crema

            • PAN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS*US$12.00

              city ham, caramelized onion jus, creamed corn

              • NOLA "BBQ" SHRIMP*US$16.00

                house garlic worcestershire butter, lemon, grilled bread

                • SORGHUM GLAZED PORK BELLYUS$17.00

                  pickled okra, shallot, frisée, carrot, jalapeno

                  • SALMON TARTAREUS$16.00

                    pickled shallot, banana peppers, celery aioli, capers, almonds, chili, baguette crisp

                    • CORNMEAL SPOONBREADUS$20.00

                      smoked brisket, caramelized onion, poblano, white bbq sauce

                      Soup & Salads

                      Add grilled or fried chicken $8 / sautéed or fried shrimp for $12 / grilled salmon for $13

                      • SHE-CRAB SOUPUS$7.00

                        cream, sherry

                        • cupUS$7.00
                        • bowlUS$10.00

                      • SOUTHERN CAESARUS$12.00

                        romaine hearts, crispy okra & grit croutons, grana padano

                        • GREEN SALADUS$12.00

                          local grown muir and butter lettuces, young kale, benne seed vinaigrette, pecorino romano

                          • APPLE SALADUS$15.00

                            fennel, local lettuces, pecan, goat cheese, apple fennel vinaigrette

                            Southern Inspirations

                            • SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS FRIED CHICKEN*US$25.00

                              garlic collards, mashed yukon gold potatoes, honey-thyme jus

                              • SHRIMP & MARSH HEN MILL GRITSUS$25.00

                                our tasso ham, smoked tomato-poblano gravy

                                • CAROLINA TROUT*US$32.00

                                  sweet potato, turnip greens, chermoula

                                  • MARKET FISH*US$0.00

                                    baby bok choy, mushroom, pumpkin soubise, pesto, pepita

                                    • MPUS$0.00

                                  • SMOKY GRILLED PORK CHOP*US$33.00

                                    brussels, butternut squash, apple mostarda

                                    • DUCK CONFIT*US$36.00

                                      black-eyed pea hoppin' john, duck andouille, carolina gold rice

                                      • SMOKED BEEF CHEEKUS$34.00

                                        rapini, celery root puree, mushroom jus

                                        • SOUTHERN RIVER FARMS NY STRIP*US$56.00

                                          confit fingerlings, green beans, tarragon aioli

                                          • LOCAL VEGETABLESUS$19.00

                                            carolina gold rice cake, molasses curry

                                            Sides

                                            all sides $7

                                            • GARLIC COLLARD GREENS

                                              • BRUSSELS

                                                butternut

                                                • BLACK-EYED HOPPIN JOHN

                                                  • SWEET POTATO

                                                    turnip greens

                                                    • MASHED YUKON GOLD

                                                      • MARSH HEN MILL GRITS

                                                        Dessert

                                                        • Peach Hand PieUS$10.00

                                                          peach hand pie, sweet butter crust, roasted peaches, hibiscus coulis, ricotta gelato, oat crisp

                                                          • Chocolate Bundt CakeUS$10.00

                                                            dark chocolate ganache, pretzel crunch, salted caramel

                                                            • Banana PuddingUS$10.00

                                                              banana pudding, banana jam, vanilla wafer, caramel, chantilly

                                                              • Gelato or SorbetUS$7.00

                                                                Last updated: 26 October 2024

                                                                What 7,046 people are saying

                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                4.7
                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                • 4.7Food
                                                                • 4.7Service
                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                • 4.5Value

                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                Loved For

                                                                • Atlanta

                                                                  Regional American (Southern)

                                                                Review summary

                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and stellar service." Known for its southern-inspired menu, the fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes are standout dishes. While the atmosphere can be lively, the attentive staff consistently ensures guests have a "wonderful experience" worth revisiting.

                                                                7,046 Reviews

                                                                1. Tony

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Great southern inspired fair. Overall a great experience and in a good area that has many food and drink options.

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                                                                2. Michelle

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  3.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  Our waitress forgot to bring a drink for one of us after serving the rest. We reminded her, and she eventually brought it. Later, when we ordered dessert, we also requested two coffees. She delivered the desserts but never brought the coffees. When she returned without them, we told her to cancel the order. However, when we received the bill, she still charged us for the coffees we never got and didn’t bother canceling them. The experience would have been nicer with better service.

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                                                                3. Dana

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  It was a great little restaurant. Will return when I’m in the area .

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                                                                4. Tim

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  4.0

                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                  I always enjoy the good and service at south city kitchens but this location is always loud and noisy

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                                                                5. Bill

                                                                  Atlanta

                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  The food was great as always (I only get either the fried chicken or the shrimp and grits.) Andrew was terrific. The martinis were cold.

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                                                                6. Marquis

                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  The food was great and our server Rachel was outstanding! She twisted my arm enough so that the meal was fun and enjoyable.

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                                                                7. Lilly

                                                                  Orlando

                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  I love coming to South City Kitchen. Every time I am in Atlanta for business, I eat here. The FOOD IS AMAZING. I love the chicken and the crab cakes. The drinks are amazing and the service is stellar. Excellent restaurant with a wonderful staff!

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                                                                8. Tommy

                                                                  VIP

                                                                  Alabama

                                                                  89 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  89 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 17 February 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Our favorite restaurant! Great food and service. Thanks for another great date night!

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                                                                9. Alan

                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  1 review

                                                                  Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                  Great food, great service. Really feel felt I got a taste of the south.

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                                                                10. Marla

                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  5.0

                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                  Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                  Favorite spot in midtown area. Can’t wait to comeback the next time I’m in ATL. Thanks so much !

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                                                                FAQs

                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-7358.

                                                                South City Kitchen Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 7046 OpenTable diners.

                                                                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                Make a booking

                                                                2 people
                                                                19:00
                                                                Booked 72 times today

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                                                                Google Map for South City Kitchen Midtown

                                                                1144 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309

                                                                Additional information

                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                  14th Street
                                                                • Area
                                                                  Midtown
                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                  Sun 17:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                • Price
                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                  Regional American (Southern), American
                                                                • Dining style
                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                • Dress code
                                                                  Business Casual
                                                                • Parking details
                                                                  Immediately adjacent to South City Kitchen is a new 900 space parking deck. There are several other street lots within 1 block of the restaurant as well as street parking.
                                                                • Public transit
                                                                  MARTA Arts Center or Midtown stations.
                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                  John Spotkill
                                                                • Additional
                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                • Website
                                                                  https://www.southcitykitchen.com/midtown-hours-and-location/
                                                                • Phone number
                                                                  (404) 873-7358
                                                                • Catering
                                                                  South City Kitchen Midtown is owned by Fifth Group Restaurants, which also owns Bold Catering & Design. For more information on catering, please visit bold-events.com.
                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                  Celebrating over 20 years as one of Atlanta's favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen Midtown specializes in contemporary Southern cuisine with a sophisticated twist.
                                                                • Private party contact
                                                                  Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3248

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